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The Clydesdales are coming; Ludington Beverage celebrates anniversary

August 1, 2012
The Clydesdales are coming; Ludington Beverage celebrates anniversary

The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the area in celebration of Ludington Beverage’s 75th anniversary as a Budweiser distributor. Much of the Clydesdales’ visit will coincide with next week’s Pentwater Homecoming festivities beginning Wednesday with a march through downtown and display at the Village Green from 5 to 7 p.m. During that time the public will have the opportunity to…

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Accused cop shooter’s prelim postponed

August 1, 2012
Accused cop shooter’s prelim postponed

LUDINGTON – The preliminary court examination of Lowell Fetters has been delayed. Fetters is accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. Dave Maltbie, and shooting at other police officers, along with several other crimes. Fetters’ prelim was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today. Fetters sat in the courtroom, his family members – who did not speak to him – sat behind him,…

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Turbines and compensation top of discussion for commissioners at forum

July 31, 2012
Turbines and compensation top of discussion for commissioners at forum

LUDINGTON – Wind turbines and commissioner compensation were the dominant topics of discussion Tuesday night for county commissioner candidates. All but one of the candidates running for county commission attended a candidates’ forum at Ludington City Park. Commissioner Rich Morong, who is running for District 6, did not attend Tuesday’s forum, nor did he attend last week’s forum sponsored by…

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Cole receives endorsements from 3 former sheriffs, road patrol and corrections staff

July 31, 2012
Cole receives endorsements from 3 former sheriffs, road patrol and corrections staff

  Three former Mason County sheriffs have endorsed Kim Cole for sheriff. A letter was recently printed on a Facebook site with two of the sheriffs’ written endorsements. Bob Englebrecht, Larry Steward and Laude Hartrum have all publicly endorsed Cole. “In 1985 Kim and I began working together as marine officers at the sheriff’s office,” Hartrum wrote. “Over the next…

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Lighting up the fair

July 30, 2012
Lighting up the fair

The Western Michigan Fair ended Saturday night. The week saw the most significant rain the area has had all summer, which was not good for the fair but good for the farmers. John Mickevich took this picture of the midway Saturday night.

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